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Vodraska Family History

Vodraska Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Podrasky, Kraska, Andrasko, Vodicka, Moraski, Vondrak, Modrak

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Where is the Vodraska family from?

You can see how Vodraska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vodraska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Vodraska families living in Iowa. This was about 22% of all the recorded Vodraska's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Vodraska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vodraska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vodraska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vodraska. 54% of Vodraska men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Vodraska women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vodraska were Farming and Saleslady. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Farming
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%
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Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Vodraska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vodraska census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 86 immigration records available for the last name Vodraska. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Vodraska. For the veterans among your Vodraska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vodraska lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Vodraska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vodraska in 1962 was 74, and 88 in 2003.

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